Pastry Sous Chef

Five Star Deluxe Hotel

Mayfair

Sous - Pastry Kitchen

Package = Approx £60k +

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join the Pastry Kitchen team at one of London's finest five star hotels as their Sous Pastry Chef

Main Duties & Responsibilities

As a Sous Chef you will ensure that the highest standard of food preparation and service is maintained at all times and to ensure that the Pastry Kitchen areas designated, equipment and utensils are always kept clean and tidy to the standard required by the Hotel.

Main responsibilities of the Sous Chef include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Executive Pastry Chef and the Senior Sous Chef in being responsible for the management of all food production to clients within the hotel.
• Supervise in the preparation of regular food items, daily specialities and any other special functions. (i.e. Banqueting).
• Check all food deliveries for quality and maintain close liaison with Purchasing Department.
• Encourage and support members of the brigade by motivating them and whenever possible, personally show example and follow up the progress made.
• Complete on a weekly basis, departmental timesheets, ensuring that all absenteeism, sickness, holidays, and overtime are properly recorded and authorised by the Executive Chef.
• Contribute to maintaining an excellent level of service in conjunction with the minimum requirement of the LQA standards at all times.

Successful candidates for the Sous Chef will demonstrate genuine dedication to the hotel and show a commitment to consistent quality in our product and service. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is a fast learner, adaptable and has exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge and wants to join a fast paced and high performing team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.

We expect applicants will have previous experience in a similar role within a luxury hotel environment.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK